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Job Posting Title:

Pathology Resident

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - PBS - Comparative & Diagnostic Pathology (Fabio Del Piero (00012923))

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

Assist the anatomic pathologists in the diagnostic services, teaching, and research.

Job Responsibilities:  

• 50%- Assist LSU Veterinary Medicine anatomic pathologists in diagnostic services (necropsy and biopsy).

• 40%- Investigate cases and/or diseases leading to presentations at conferences and peer-reviewed scientific publications associated with the pathology field. 

• 5%- Assist pathologists with teaching pathology to VMED students. Other duties as assigned.

• 5%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Specific Experience: Keen interest in the study of pathology and study of disease processes. Ability to perform necropsy on various animal species including large animals.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Emergency Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, squatting, lifting more than 50 pounds, and lifting less than 50 pounds. 

​ Expected to work after hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Able to discuss cases with veterinarians and/or owners via phone or in person.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application please contact Fabio Del Piero at fdelpiero@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

October 17, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 31, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

   

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